Transcript of Context Clues

The context includes one or more examples that unlock the word's meaning

The word is compared to a similar word to help unlock the meaning.

The word is contrasted with a word that means the opposite of it.

Look at the sentences that surround the word and make a good guess about the meaning of the word.

December 9th, 2015Learning Target:I can use context clues to figure out the meaning of unknown wordsToday's Agenda:

1. Warm-Up

2. Context Clues Intro

3. StationsWhat are context clues?Words, phrases, or sentences that come before or after a certain word that help clarify what the word means.Example:

Future space shuttles to the moon will need to be timed so that the trips occur when the moon is in perigee, or closest to the earth.Example:

Jean trained to be an ambidextrous basketball player. In other words, she could dribble, shoot, or pass with either hand.Example:

The work of an agronomist includes the selective breeding of crop plants and the development of methods to preserve soil.Example:

Dave is a kind and benevolent man.Example:

Unlike his lazy brother, Bob was dilligent in his workExample:

Gerry injured his knee playing soccer. It hurt so badly that he didn't put weight on it for a week. The doctor told him his muscles had begun to atrophy from not being used.Stations: (15 minutes each)Independent Reading:Get a book/I-padQuietly go to Reading Zone and begin readingWord Work:Sit at the back 2 tablesWORKING WITH MS. WESTERHAMReading Skills:Sit at the front 2 tablesComplete "Context Clue Activity" on I-PadWHEN FINISHED: Do "Free Rice" on I-Pad